Questions about Michelin Super Sports on a 1LE - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jgalewsk · 11-28-2012, 11:15 AM

Hi. My name is Jason. I am soon taking delivery of a 1le and was wanting some advice about different tire sizes. I saw this picture in one of the threads and was looking for more info about the michelin super sports.

I am going to keep the goodyears until the tread is gone, and then I will be purchasing the super sports since I have heard they are so much better in every category. I want to run huge ass tires in the rear with about the same size as stock up front. Of course, the 1le has a square setup with 285 35 20. The stock tire diameter on the 1le with the 285 35 20 tires is 27.85. I want the 315 super sports on the rear and possibly the 285 on the front. However, that will create a .83 difference in tire diameter. I just dont like how stretched the 285 goodyear looks on the 11 inch rear stock rim. My questions to you are will the 315's fit on the stock 11 in rim or will there be a little bulge (since super sports run quite wide)? and how much tire diameter difference can i have between the front and rear before the computer (abs, tc) starts freaking out?

I am ok with a little bulge on the 315s since I will not be tracking the car. I just want that look of having steamrollers in the back. But if there will be too much bulge, should I get the 295's for the rear especially taking into account ABS issues if they would arise with the 315's. Would the 295's looked stretch or would they fit right since they run wide?

Sorry for all these questions. Just thought everyone here would know much more about this then I do. Thanks in advance for any information you have. I will greatly appreciate it.

Soulrÿche · 11-28-2012, 12:44 PM

good question that i would like to know.

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TBone · 11-28-2012, 05:28 PM

If you check this website you will see that Michelin recommends an 11 inch rim for the 315 tire. It will also give you the additional information you are looking for.

T.

bkscott · 11-28-2012, 05:57 PM

You will have to be very careful with a 315 PSS on the ZL1 rim. Michelins run wide. The car pictured above belongs to Whiteside Customs, and he is running a 295/35/20 on the back. That tire is as wide as my Nitto Invo 315's. With the aggressive offsets of the ZL1 wheels you may have a tire that will stick out too far.

jgalewsk · 11-28-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone

If you check this website you will see that Michelin recommends an 11 inch rim for the 315 tire. It will also give you the additional information you are looking for.

T.

I looked at their website. I know they would definitely work on the 1LE rear wheels, but I don't know how much bulge there would be and how it would really look.

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Originally Posted by bkscott

You will have to be very careful with a 315 PSS on the ZL1 rim. Michelins run wide. The car pictured above belongs to Whiteside Customs, and he is running a 295/35/20 on the back. That tire is as wide as my Nitto Invo 315's. With the aggressive offsets of the ZL1 wheels you may have a tire that will stick out too far.

I knew that car had the 295's on it. And if I'm not mistaken, Nitto's normally run a little skinnier than normal. But that's just what I have heard. I'm thinking that the 295s would probably be perfect since it wouldnt cause any ABS computer issues...

Does anyone have any pics of a Michelin Super Sport on an 11 in rim? or even on a 11.5 in rim?

bkscott · 11-29-2012, 01:53 AM

Are you looking for a 315 PSS on a 11 inch wheel?

jgalewsk · 11-29-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bkscott

Are you looking for a 315 PSS on a 11 inch wheel?

I'm looking for a 315 and a 295 to compare. I know that's asking a lot but with so many people on the forum, hopefully someone will provide a pic of either size.

bkscott · 11-29-2012, 01:23 PM

Do not know if this will help, but here is a thread with pics of the 295 Michelin next to a 315 nitto invo.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222510

Group-A Wheels · 11-29-2012, 02:04 PM

The 315-35-20 is done on 20x11s on these cars. However, typically matched with the height of a 275-40-20 on the front.

Being that you are obviously running the 285-35-20 on the front, you would be best suited with a 315-30-20 on the rear.

jgalewsk · 11-29-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bkscott

Do not know if this will help, but here is a thread with pics of the 295 Michelin next to a 315 nitto invo.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222510

Great thread. I had seen that a while back, but could not find it this time around. Thanks for the find. The pics of that Camaro by Whiteside is absolutely gorgeous!

And those pics actually show the images of a 295 on an 11 in rear wheel. Seeing how well the 295's fit on the rear wheel, I think I have decided to do 295s on mine as well. The 315s will just bulge too much and possibly cause ABS issues. However, my problem has now switched to the front...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Group-A Wheels

The 315-35-20 is done on 20x11s on these cars. However, typically matched with the height of a 275-40-20 on the front.

Being that you are obviously running the 285-35-20 on the front, you would be best suited with a 315-30-20 on the rear.

I would like to run the michelin 285 35 20 in the front but now realize that it may be too wide for the 10 in rim after seeing how wide the 295 is on the 11 in. The pics from the thread above show the 275 on the front with a 10 in rim. I can't tell if they are stretched or just right. Mabye Whiteside Customs could chime in and let us know how well they fit. I would like to stay with the 285 so I don't cause any ABS issues, but if the 285 bulges at all with the offset of the zl1 wheels, then it will stick out past the fender. So, 285 or 275 on front? Opinions?

jgalewsk · 11-29-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Group-A Wheels

The 315-35-20 is done on 20x11s on these cars. However, typically matched with the height of a 275-40-20 on the front.

Being that you are obviously running the 285-35-20 on the front, you would be best suited with a 315-30-20 on the rear.

Oh, forgot to mention in last post in response to yours that the Michelin Super Sports don't come in 275 40 20 or 315 30 20, unfortunately. I really wish they made a 305 35 20. That would solve a lot...

jgalewsk · 11-29-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiteside Customs

I run 275,295/35/20 on a 10" front and 11" rear and the fit is perfect. I wouldn't want to go any wider than that. The 295 will still fit on the 11.5 and be stretched SLIGHTLY which will help handling.

Just saw this post in the Michelin Super Sport Thread... Now, I just need to figure out the differences in offset for the wheels on that white car versus the zl1 offsets...

11-28-2012, 11:15 AM	#1
jgalewsk Drives: 2013 Summit White Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 278	Questions about Michelin Super Sports on a 1LE Hi. My name is Jason. I am soon taking delivery of a 1le and was wanting some advice about different tire sizes. I saw this picture in one of the threads and was looking for more info about the michelin super sports. I am going to keep the goodyears until the tread is gone, and then I will be purchasing the super sports since I have heard they are so much better in every category. I want to run huge ass tires in the rear with about the same size as stock up front. Of course, the 1le has a square setup with 285 35 20. The stock tire diameter on the 1le with the 285 35 20 tires is 27.85. I want the 315 super sports on the rear and possibly the 285 on the front. However, that will create a .83 difference in tire diameter. I just dont like how stretched the 285 goodyear looks on the 11 inch rear stock rim. My questions to you are will the 315's fit on the stock 11 in rim or will there be a little bulge (since super sports run quite wide)? and how much tire diameter difference can i have between the front and rear before the computer (abs, tc) starts freaking out? I am ok with a little bulge on the 315s since I will not be tracking the car. I just want that look of having steamrollers in the back. But if there will be too much bulge, should I get the 295's for the rear especially taking into account ABS issues if they would arise with the 315's. Would the 295's looked stretch or would they fit right since they run wide? Sorry for all these questions. Just thought everyone here would know much more about this then I do. Thanks in advance for any information you have. I will greatly appreciate it.

11-28-2012, 05:28 PM	#3
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	If you check this website you will see that Michelin recommends an 11 inch rim for the 315 tire. It will also give you the additional information you are looking for. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

11-28-2012, 05:57 PM	#4
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	You will have to be very careful with a 315 PSS on the ZL1 rim. Michelins run wide. The car pictured above belongs to Whiteside Customs, and he is running a 295/35/20 on the back. That tire is as wide as my Nitto Invo 315's. With the aggressive offsets of the ZL1 wheels you may have a tire that will stick out too far. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

11-29-2012, 01:53 AM	#6
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Are you looking for a 315 PSS on a 11 inch wheel? __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

11-29-2012, 01:23 PM	#8
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Do not know if this will help, but here is a thread with pics of the 295 Michelin next to a 315 nitto invo. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222510 __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

11-28-2012, 12:44 PM	#2
Soulrÿche Drives: 2lt Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So CAl Posts: 87 View My Garage	good question that i would like to know. /subscribed

11-29-2012, 02:04 PM	#9
Group-A Wheels Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York Posts: 532	The 315-35-20 is done on 20x11s on these cars. However, typically matched with the height of a 275-40-20 on the front. Being that you are obviously running the 285-35-20 on the front, you would be best suited with a 315-30-20 on the rear.